Rauta Pokhari
In Nepali: रौता पोखरी
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A forest pond in the Mahabharat hills of Udayapur, a pilgrimage and picnic spot with a small temple to Rautamai.
Rauta Pokhari lies in the forested hills north of the Triyuga valley, in Rautamai rural municipality, which takes its name from the goddess worshipped beside the pond. Local fairs are held here at festivals, and it is a favourite day trip for people from Gaighat and Katari.
The surrounding forest is part of a wider Chure–Mahabharat belt with good birdlife. Facilities are minimal; bring your own food and water.
What to see and do
Walk around the pond, visit the Rautamai shrine and enjoy the forest setting. Local fairs bring music, food stalls and worship at festival times.
Good to know
It is a local rather than tourist destination: bring food and water, and ask in Gaighat about road conditions, especially after rain.
Quick answers
- Where is Rauta Pokhari?
- Rauta Pokhari is in Udayapur district, Koshi Province, in the Pahad belt of Nepal.
- How much does it cost to visit Rauta Pokhari?
- For a 3-day trip from Janakpur, about NPR 5,000 (≈ US$37) per person on a budget, or NPR 16,500 (≈ US$120) with standard hotels and private transport — for two foreign visitors sharing, including transport, stay, food. Nepali visitors on a budget: about NPR 5,000 per person. These are estimates; adjust them in the trip planner.
- How many days do I need for Rauta Pokhari?
- Plan 1 night there; with travel from Janakpur and back, about 3 days in all.
- Do I need a permit or ticket for Rauta Pokhari?
- No special permit or ticket is normally needed.
- When is the best time to visit Rauta Pokhari?
- October–March
- How do I get to Rauta Pokhari?
- By jeep from Gaighat or Katari. It is about 73 km (straight line) from Janakpur.
- What is Rauta Pokhari called in Nepali?
- रौता पोखरी
